Ms. Derrington's Class

Monday, January 28, 2013

January 28-February 1

Hello from 3rd grade!  I hope everyone is enjoying the month of January...it is flying by!  

Reminders:
  • School Spirit Day- Western Wear:  Tuesday, January 29th.
  • Science Fair is Thursday, January 31st.   Science Fair is still in need of judges anytime between 10-3 on Thursday, please let me know if you are interested in volunteering.
  • Early Release at 12:45 on Wednesday, February 6th.
  • Valentine Party-  Thursday, February 14th at 2:00
Saturday February 2- 9:30-11:30 Camp Gladiator Super Bowl Workout! This will take place at Zilker Park next to the volleyball fields. Free Event! Bring the entire family!

Our learning this week...

Reading:  We are starting a new genre this week.  We will be exploring traditional literature (fables, folktales, myths, and legends).

Writing:  We will be beginning to write an imaginative story. 

Science:  We will wrap up our unit on the Solar System and begin a study of soil and our Earth's surface. 

Math:  We will continue to explore measurement using standard units. 

Social Studies:  We will be continuing our economics unit by making a product to sell.  We will be making bracelets.  


Thanks and have a wonderful week!
Ms. Derrington